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Agency agreements in the UK: what businesses must get right
Richard Riley
Appointing a commercial agent can assist a business to enter new markets and can accelerate growth but only if the legal foundations are sound.
Continue ReadingDay one protection from unfair dismissal: What the new Employment Rights Bill could mean for you
Adrian Fryer
Big changes are on the horizon for UK employment law. The new Employment Rights Bill poses a major shift in how unfair dismissal rights are applied. Here’s what you need to know:
Continue ReadingA softer touch on ‘Fire and Rehire’? A proposal to ease clause 26 in the Employment Rights Bill
Sophie Robertson
The Employment Rights Bill is shaping up to be one of the most significant reforms in decades. A key change is within clause 26, which in its original form, would ban employers from dismissing staff who refuse to accept variations to their employment contracts. But recent proposed amendments suggest a more flexible approach may be on the horizon.
Continue ReadingA new era for workplace NDAs: Harassment and Discrimination cannot be silenced
Adrian Fryer
A new clause in the Employment Rights Bill has been proposed, which could mark a major shift in how employers manage allegations of harassment and discrimination.
Continue ReadingFee Earner Q&A with Richard Riley
Richard Riley
Richard Riley joined Bermans in March 2025 and is a Partner and Head of Commercial. We spoke to him to learn more about him and his work.
Continue ReadingFee Earner Q&A with Mike Carter
Mike Carter joined Bermans in January 2025 and is a Partner in our Litigation team. We spoke to him to learn more about him and his work.
Bermans launch new Practice Area – ‘Creditor Services’
Bermans have recently created a new practice area – ‘Creditor Services’ – this will allow Bermans to satisfy all clients’ recovery needs from one specialist practice area.
Continue ReadingBermans continue to support local charities!
At Bermans, we continue to support our chosen charities – OnSide Youth Zones (The Hive and Mahdlo) as well as The Beacon Counselling Trust/Paul’s Place.
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Director Disqualification
Megan Boyle
This article looks at the grounds for director disqualification as well as the legal framework that governs these processes and what directors should do if facing disqualification, empowering directors to better navigate their responsibilities and potential challenges.
Continue ReadingCyber Wake-Up Call for Boards: Why the New UK Cyber Governance Code of Practice Can’t Be Ignored
Nikhil Mehan
If you are a business owner and still see cyber threats as “just an IT issue,” it’s time for a rethink. The UK Government and the National Cyber Security Centre has recently released a Cyber Governance Code of Practice (the Code) — and it’s aimed squarely at the boardroom.
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